News Alert: Netanyahu announces he can’t form a government, opening door for Israeli president to tap political rival to build a coalition

After nearly a month of efforts to assemble a majority in parliament, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed President Reuven Rivlin that he had failed in his attempts to pull together a government. The president is likely to call on Benny Gantz, leader of the largest political party in parliament, to try to form the next Israeli government.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Oct 21, 1:06 PM     Netanyahu announces he can't form a government, opening door for Israeli president to tap political rival to build a coalition After nearly a month of efforts to assemble a majority in parliament, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed President Reuven Rivlin that he had failed in his attempts to pull together a government. The president is likely to call on Benny Gantz, leader of the largest political party in parliament, to try to form the next Israeli government. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071